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Police have issued a reminder about the importance of responsible off-road driving following recent patrols in rural areas.
Officers from West Yorkshire Police encountered a Land Rover and a Yamaha vehicle during their patrols in Keighley.
Both were being driven legally.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "On some recent patrols of the rural areas of Keighley we came across this Land Rover and Yamaha, both drivers legally enjoying their driving hobbies.
"Was nice to chat to them and highlight that there are means of undertaking off road activities in a socially responsible manner."
One of the vehicles police came across while on patrol. (Image: WYP)
When is off-road driving legal?
Off-road driving is legal in the UK when carried out in the right locations and under the correct conditions.
Drivers of 4x4s, trail bikes, and similar vehicles can use certain public routes such as Byways Open to All Traffic (BOATs) and some Unclassified County Roads (UCRs), provided the vehicle is road legal, taxed, insured, and the driver holds the appropriate licence.
When is off-road driving illegal?
Illegal off-road driving occurs when vehicles are used on land without vehicular rights, such as public footpaths, bridleways, and restricted byways, unless permission has been granted by the landowner.
Driving on farmland, moorland, or woodland without permission can be considered trespass and may lead to criminal charges.
Off-road enthusiasts are encouraged to stick to legal routes, respect other countryside users, and follow the Countryside Code to help protect rural communities and the environment.